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Atterages Collection

Atterages, also known as agricultural terraces, are ancient farming techniques that have been used for centuries to cultivate steep or hilly landscapes

Background imageAtterages Collection: Vice admiral in the French Navy, 1844 (print)

Vice admiral in the French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912651 Vice admiral in the French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a vice admiral or vice-amiral in the French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after A)

Background imageAtterages Collection: Sailors in front of a decorated ship's stern, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Sailors in front of a decorated ship's stern, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912649 Sailors in front of a decorated ship's stern, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Frontispiece illustration showing 18th)

Background imageAtterages Collection: Flags of the maritime powers (print)

Flags of the maritime powers (print)
5912658 Flags of the maritime powers (print); (add.info.: Flags of the maritime powers, pavillons des puissances maritimes, 1844. Including France, Great Britan, Belgium Holland, Russia, etc)

Background imageAtterages Collection: Uniform of a sailor in boarding clothes, French Navy, 1844 (print)

Uniform of a sailor in boarding clothes, French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912657 Uniform of a sailor in boarding clothes, French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a sailor in boarding clothes (matelot, costume d'abordage) French Navy, 1844

Background imageAtterages Collection: Uniform of a ship's captain, French Navy, 1844 (print)

Uniform of a ship's captain, French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912655 Uniform of a ship's captain, French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a ship's captain, capitaine de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844)

Background imageAtterages Collection: Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, 1844 (print)

Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, 1844 (print)
5912652 Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, Eleve de premiere classe, 1844)

Background imageAtterages Collection: Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after A. Gusman from Eugene Panini's Marine, arsenaux

Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after A. Gusman from Eugene Panini's Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages
5912656 Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after A. Gusman from Eugene Panini's Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages, navigation, atterages, combats, L. Curmer, Paris, 1844

Background imageAtterages Collection: Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844 (print)

Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912653 Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844)

Background imageAtterages Collection: Admiral in the French Navy, 1844 (print)

Admiral in the French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912650 Admiral in the French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of an admiral or amiral in the French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after Andre Castan from Eugene)

Background imageAtterages Collection: Uniform of a ship's ensign, enseigne de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844 (print)

Uniform of a ship's ensign, enseigne de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844 (print)
5912654 Uniform of a ship's ensign, enseigne de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844 (print); (add.info.: Uniform of a ship's ensign, enseigne de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844)

Background imageAtterages Collection: Uniform of a second mate, second maitre, French Navy, 1844

Uniform of a second mate, second maitre, French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after A. Gusman from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages, navigation, atterages

Background imageAtterages Collection: Uniform of a ships captain, French Navy, 1844

Uniform of a ships captain, French Navy, 1844
Uniform of a ships captain, capitaine de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after Louis from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages, navigation

Background imageAtterages Collection: Uniform of a ships ensign, enseigne de vaisseau

Uniform of a ships ensign, enseigne de vaisseau, French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after Bara et Gerard from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages, navigation

Background imageAtterages Collection: Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844

Uniform of a first mate, premier maitre, French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after Goyer from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages, navigation, atterages

Background imageAtterages Collection: Admiral in the French Navy, 1844

Admiral in the French Navy, 1844
Uniform of an admiral or amiral in the French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after Andre Castan from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages, navigation, atterages

Background imageAtterages Collection: Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, 1844

Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, 1844
Uniform of a naval student of the first grade, Eleve de premiere classe, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after Bara et Gerard from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages

Background imageAtterages Collection: Vice admiral in the French Navy, 1844

Vice admiral in the French Navy, 1844
Uniform of a vice admiral or vice-amiral in the French Navy, 1844. Handcoloured woodblock print by Pauquet after A. Gusman from Eugene Paninis Marine, arsenaux, navires, equipages, navigation

Background imageAtterages Collection: Sailors in front of a decorated ships stern

Sailors in front of a decorated ships stern
Frontispiece illustration showing 18th and 19th century sailors in front of a decorated ships stern. Woodblock print by J

Background imageAtterages Collection: Midshipman Newcome transferred by rowboat to HMS Vanguard

Midshipman Newcome transferred by rowboat to HMS Vanguard
Midshipman Newcome transferred by rowboat to the HMS Vanguard near Gibraltar. Johnny in disgrace sent to another ship. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Charles Williams


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Atterages, also known as agricultural terraces, are ancient farming techniques that have been used for centuries to cultivate steep or hilly landscapes. These carefully constructed platforms help prevent soil erosion, retain water, and create level planting areas for crops, and are be found all over the world in regions with challenging terrain, showcasing the ingenuity and resourcefulness of farmers throughout history. The intricate network not only provides a sustainable way to grow food but also contributes to biodiversity by creating diverse microclimates within the landscape. As we continue to face environmental challenges such as climate change and land degradation, the preservation and promotion of traditional practices like they can crucial for ensuring food security and protecting our natural resources for future generations. Let's celebrate the beauty and resilience as a testament to human innovation in harmony with nature.